Since 1978, hundreds of students have set aside four summer weeks to participate in Wittenberg's intensive marine science program on the sun-soaked beaches of the Bahamas. Working side-by-side with Wittenberg biology professors, these adventurous students work to understand the complexities of marine life on a natural stage. In the process, they gain a professional confidence reflective of that found at leading scientific institutions across the country as they contribute to global understanding of the field.